Melting of glaciers in a major Alaskan icefield has accelerated and could reach an irreversible tipping point earlier than previously thought, new research suggests.
The research, involving scientists at Aberystwyth University in Wales, found that glacier loss on Juneau Icefield, which straddles the boundary
Melting of Alaskan glaciers accelerating faster than thought
Aberystwyth glaciologist recognised for Antarctic research excellence
An Aberystwyth University glaciologist has been recognised for his excellence in Antarctic and Southern Ocean research, and outstanding service to the international Antarctic community.
Professor Michael Hambrey, Emeritus Professor of Glaciology at the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious
New study shows significant thinning of Patagonian glacier
New research shows that the Benito Glacier in northern Patagonia has thinned by 133 metres in the past 44 years.
The study was carried out by a team of international researchers, including glaciologists from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University.
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